Ohio's economy is thanks to Kasich

Although not everyone will agree with his methods, it is hard to argue with Gov. John Kasich's results when it comes to strengthening Ohio's economy and the state's financial standing.

Kasich's administration announced last week that the budget stabilization fund - typically called the rainy day fund and similar to any family's emergency savings account - has reached nearly $1.5 billion, the highest since the fund was created in 1981.

This is the first time in more than a decade that the emergency fund has been at its targeted goal set in the law.

The governor contends that this is possible through smart fiscal management, changing how the state operates in many areas and a recovering

economy.

For the most part, Kasich is correct - although some of the fiscal management involves painful cuts to government and state-funded agencies.

Why is it important for Ohio to have funds set aside? Because no one knows what the future holds or when the economy will plummet again. Having an emergency fund is prudent, from the smallest of households to the largest governments.

Putting politics aside, it is difficult to argue against the governor's results in this area. Still, it would be wise for the governor and Legislature to go back and look at areas that were cut to determine whether they are adequately funded.

Our focus on the future should never cause us to lose sight of the present, but overall, Kasich has Ohio well-positioned for the worst-case scenario.

- The Ironton Tribune

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Ohio's economy is thanks to Kasich

Although not everyone will agree with his methods, it is hard to argue with Gov. John Kasich's results when it comes to strengthening Ohio's economy and the state's financial standing.